No more than friends

Heart

After class I headed to my locker not wanting to practice any extra for soccer today. When I opened my locker up a note fell out. I opened it thinking it was mine. When I opened it I instantly recognized the handwriting. It was Noah's artistic handwriting.

Dear Kassy
I'm really sorry about what happened last night. I just didnt want to see you hurt again. I know its a stupid reason and you probably wont forget me at all. I just want you to know what I said last night about being in love with you. It's true I really am. That first day of 7th was when I realized it and I'm really sorry about not telling you sooner. I just never thought you would like me back. Apparently I was wrong and I'm sorry about that. Just please meet me at our spot at 7:00 tonight.
Noah
This made me so mad. He thinks he can just apologize with a letter and meeting at the spot of all things.  Why me my life absolutely sucks now. I crumpled up his letter and threw it in my locker. I shut my locker grabbing my bookbag and heading out to my car.
When I got to my car I started crying. The pain was so unbearable, I can't believe he wants to apologize and act like nothing happened. This is ridiculous I yelled, hitting the wheel. I cried for about ten minutes, started the car and pulled out of the parking lot. When I got home my parents were fighting again. ¨I told you we can't afford chemo treatment!!¨ ¨Well would you rather me die and you be alone with Kasandra the rest of your life or me live!¨ They continued to fight. At Least this isn't one of the bad days. I started running up the stairs but that caught my parents attention. ¨Kasandra where are you going!¨ my father said, pushing my mother into a chair. Up to my room for homework sir I said turning around. ¨Any plans tonight dear¨ my mother said standing up again. Oh uh yeah I'm meeting up with Noah and Mally. I walked back down the stairs and over to my mom. ¨Are you ignoring me Kasandra!¨ No father, I said, turning to him. ¨Good now go up to your room and do your homework or your not going anywhere tonight¨. I nodded and turned to run up the stairs. ¨ Honey, when are you going to start spending time with us again¨ my mom sounded tired and hurt. I looked behind me. When you guys figure out your problems. I looked back and ran up the stairs. I felt bad saying that but it was the truth. I barely spent time at home due to all the yelling and screaming all the time. If I were to spend time with them I would just end up fighting with my dad again.

When I finished my homework  I checked my phone. Mally had text me saying she was coming over to help me get ready. I heard a knock on my door. "Honey Mally is here" my mom sounded so tired and sick. I felt bad for her. Bring her in mom I yelled over my music. I turned my music down so Mally wouldn't have to scream over it. When Mally came in I glared at her. "Ok listen to what I have to say" she said putting up her hands in defeat. Hurry up I said turning off my music, hearing one of Noah's favorite songs. Ok so after you left for class he wouldn't stop apologizing so I told him to do something super nice and maybe you would accept his apology. She was playing with her fingers knowing I was upset with her. Whatever I might as well go see what he wants go pick out an outfit I said as I sat on the bed. Her face lit up. She went running to my closet looking for a shirt. She threw a striped blue and white off the shoulder top at me,jean shorts, and a bikini. When you're done braid your hair and I'll do your makeup Mally said running over to my door looking at my shoes. And put these on she said, throwing my white converse at me. I went to the bathroom, changed and did my hair when I was done I went and sat at my desk so Mally could do my makeup. When Mally was done she threw my keys and purse at me and told me to go out to the car she would be down in a minute. I sat in the car for 5 minutes and then she came out. I dropped her off at her house and drove out to the park.
When I pulled up Noah was standing there in the outfit he wore the first time we came to the tree. Black ripped jeans, our band shirt a red and black flannel around his waist and black converse. Before I got out of the car I pushed away my blush and stopped the car. When I hoped out I put on my most annoyed face and looked at him. Hey Kassy he said rubbing his neck. What did you need that I needed to dress up and come out here for? I said annoyed. Well I just wanted to apologize so I set something up and asked you to come here. Well apologize so I can go home Noah. Well there's more to the surprise. He turned around and started walking to the tree. Noah I want to go home not sit in the- I was so shocked when I walked in the tree I couldn't finish my sentence. There were fairy lights with our polaroids hanging from them, a picnic blanket with our favorite food set out on it. Fake candles set up, it was just perfect. Noah what is this I said turning to him almost in tears. Hey don't cry I just wanted to apologize he said. I know you've been having a rough time so this could just be a stress reliever if you wanted. I hugged him as tight as I could. I started crying into his shoulder. He picked me up and walked over to the picnic blanket. He sat down and put me in his lap. N-Noah Im so sorry I didnt know you were this sorry I stuttered. Hey it's ok I would have reacted the same way he said rubbing my back. I looked down. I just feel so bad if I had just let you explain maybe things would be different, I said. I don't think they would have been, he said lifting my chin. Why don't we eat then you can open this box he said as he sat me down across from him. While we were eating we talked about all of our memories together. Then Noah told me the truth about Karrissa. How she told everyone they were dating when they really weren't. I told him everything about Tod and how he would hit me if I refused to go on a date with me.
When we finished eating Noah pulled out a small box wrapped in black and purple wrapping paper. Here he said this is an apology gift he said handing it to me. You didnt have to get me anything this is enough I said taking it. Well it's more for both of us. I've had it for almost 2 months now hoping at some point you would break up with Tod. He said rubbing his neck. I looked at the little box and opened it curiously. When I opened the box there were rings one thick, black and had a diamond heart.  The other thin, and black with a diamond heart on it. I started tearing up; they were promise rings. N-Noah there beautiful I said stuttering again. He chuckled, taking the box from me, putting the thin ring on my ring finger and sliding the thick one onto his. I thought you would like them, he said. He stood up and held out his hand. I have one more surprise for you. He said taking my hand in his and pulling me up. I think you'll like it, he said walking out of the tree.
By now it was dark out. Noah had led me to a little lake not too far from the tree. The moon reflected off of the water and looked so pretty. I turned around after a couple of minutes. When I turned around Noah was in his swim trunks. When you see a guy with abbs you're like oh cool but when you see someone you like with abbs you blush and get all tingly inside. When I saw Noah's abbs I almost passed out. It happens every time I see him without a shirt on. He walked over to me and started talking. Why don't we go swimming? He asked and I nodded and was not able to speak. He let go of my waist and got into the water. I took my shorts and shirt off and turned towards the lake to see Staring at me. Come on, he said. I went running off the dock and splashed Noah in the face. Hey he yelled. We both started laughing. He swam over to me. Noah picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist. Before I knew it his lips were on mine. We were kissing in the light on the moon. I was in his arms. And he was in mine. I laced my fingers and threw his hair lightly pulling. He released my lips and we both gasped for air. I pulled my forehead onto his breathing fastly. After a couple of minutes we started swimming again splashing each other and laughing. Finally we got tired and got out of the water. We walked back to the tree and sat down next to each other. I leaned my head on his shoulder and looked at my ring. He turned and put me in his lap and hugged me so I wouldn't be cold. I brought up something I'd been wondering since we put the rings on. Does this mean we're together now I asked looking up at him, our lips brushing. Only if you want to be he said looking down making our lips connect. He pulled away smiling knowing my answer. I blushed and buried my head into his chest. He chuckled and hugged me tighter.